Accounts Assistant

Leica Biosystems' mission of "Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives" is at the heart of our corporate culture. We're a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you're helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day. Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we're working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges. The Accounts Assistant for Leica Biosystems is responsible for the integrity of Creditors ledger. The Accounts Assistant will join the Finance Team located on-site at our state-of-the-art facilities in Newcastle, reporting into the Senior Finance Manager responsible for Accounts Payable. If you thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment and want to work to build a world-class Finance organization-read on. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Daily processing of Accounts Payable (AP) Invoices including 3-way match.
• Management and Coordination of the payables mailbox and responding to email queries in a timely manner.
• Co-ordinate payment runs.
• Reconciliation of supplier statements monthly.
• Maintenance of GRNI to local finance policy and reconciliation to General Ledger.
  
  Experience in processing Creditors invoices & matching purchase orders to invoices.
• Experience of dealing with payables mailbox and email queries.
• Reconciliation of Creditors accounts.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
• Track record of taking initiative and driving continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of Excel and SAP ERP preferred.
  
  Career development: LBS can offer support and funding towards finance qualifications
• Career progression: Clear paths for career progression with many routes available
• A competitive salary and benefits package including:
• 25 days holiday per annum plus all UK public holidays (usually an additional 8 days). Base entitlement increases to 26 days after 5 years' service and 27 days after 10 years' service
• Bonus Scheme based on individual and company performance
• Employer pension contribution of 6%
• Death in Service Benefit of 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced Maternity Policy
• Menopause Treatment Plan
• Private Medical Insurance
• Optional Dental Cover
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Corporate Travel Pass
• Cycle to Work Scheme (purchase a bike on loan)
• Long Service Awards
• Reward & Recognition Scheme
• Referral Scheme
• Extras Discounts (discounted gift cards)
• Byond (cashback card)
• Everyday Rewards (discounts from a variety of products
• tastecard
• Gym Discount
Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.